Articles related to "Elrond"
Unwritten Tales of Love and War in Middle-Earth
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Where Are the Aragorn and Arwen Web Sites?
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
Frodo's Temptation; Aragorn's Resistance
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
The Middle-Earth Prophecies
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
Middle-earth Connections: Lore of the Rings
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
Elvish Baby Names
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Gil-galad was an Elven-king...
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
Ghan-Buri-Ghan, Where Are You?
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
Are We Ready For Peter Jackson's Aragorn?
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
Before the Numenoreans Came
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Failure
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Hope
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
He Shall Be Like a Tree Planted By the Rivers of Water
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Movies?
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
Speaking of Legolas...
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
The Wars of the Glorfindels
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
What's Happening with The Hobbit? Film Preview
There have been many rumors circulating about The Hobbit. Directors, actors, producers, and conceptualization are ever-changing. This article aims to set things straight.
hobbit film • hobbit preview • when hobbit • hobbit movie • peter jackson hobbit
There have been many rumors circulating about The Hobbit. Directors, actors, producers, and conceptualization are ever-changing. This article aims to set things straight.
hobbit film • hobbit preview • when hobbit • hobbit movie • peter jackson hobbit
Love, Middle-earth Style
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
Who Were the Real Heroes of Middle-Earth?
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
Frodo's Temptation and The Wound That Wouldn't Heal
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
Looking inside the Sauron Project
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
Female Elvish Names and Meanings
Elf names have become increasingly popular for babies since Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was made into a film trilogy. Here are some beautiful Middle-Earth names and
female elf names • elvish baby names • lotr names • female elves in lotr • tolkien names
Elf names have become increasingly popular for babies since Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was made into a film trilogy. Here are some beautiful Middle-Earth names and
female elf names • elvish baby names • lotr names • female elves in lotr • tolkien names
Razing Arnor: How real were the Dunadan conspiracies?
Tolkien never explained how and why Arnor was divided into three kingdoms. Here are some speculations on possible causes leading up to the traumatic event, and an analysis of its consequences.
arnor • gondor • tarannon falastur • beruthiel • earendur
Tolkien never explained how and why Arnor was divided into three kingdoms. Here are some speculations on possible causes leading up to the traumatic event, and an analysis of its consequences.
arnor • gondor • tarannon falastur • beruthiel • earendur
Have Island, Will Rebel
Did Numenorean society follow an inevitable path toward division because the kings retained, respected, and enlarged autonomous traditions? Were the noble families of Numenor able to influence the policies of the kings both directly and indirectly? This article examines the roots of Numenorean politcal power and the connections between that power and the economic forces of the Numenorean civilization.
numenor • edain of beleriand • beorians • marachians • elros tar-minyatur
Did Numenorean society follow an inevitable path toward division because the kings retained, respected, and enlarged autonomous traditions? Were the noble families of Numenor able to influence the policies of the kings both directly and indirectly? This article examines the roots of Numenorean politcal power and the connections between that power and the economic forces of the Numenorean civilization.
numenor • edain of beleriand • beorians • marachians • elros tar-minyatur
Lonely Wanderers and the Tales That Almost Were
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The Sauron Strategies: Footsteps into Failure
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
The Middle-earth Mysteries
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
A brief discussion of some of the unanswerable questions about Middle-earth's peoples, creatures, and history.
ents • spiders • dunedain • woses • druedain
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Lord of the Rings Online in Review
What makes The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar any different from other MMORPG games already in the market?
turbine inc. • lord of the rings online • shadows of angmar • j.r.r. tolkien • mmorpg
What makes The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar any different from other MMORPG games already in the market?
turbine inc. • lord of the rings online • shadows of angmar • j.r.r. tolkien • mmorpg
The Merchants of Middle-earth
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves!
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
If I only had a Bombadil...
A discussion of Tom Bombadil and his importance to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Should fans hope to see Bombadil in a Fellowship of the Ring Dvd?
tom bombadil • frodo • sam • merry • pippin
A discussion of Tom Bombadil and his importance to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Should fans hope to see Bombadil in a Fellowship of the Ring Dvd?
tom bombadil • frodo • sam • merry • pippin
The Hobbit / Lord of the Rings Character Guide
When a work with the scope of "The Hobbit" is made into a movie, it is easy to lose track of the cast of characters. Here's a short guide to print and take to the movie.
hobbit • hobbit movie • hobbit character guide • hobbit movie character guide • hobbit film
When a work with the scope of "The Hobbit" is made into a movie, it is easy to lose track of the cast of characters. Here's a short guide to print and take to the movie.
hobbit • hobbit movie • hobbit character guide • hobbit movie character guide • hobbit film
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Small and Miniature Daffodils
small and miniature daffodils
daffodils • miniature daffodils • small daffodils • small gardens
small and miniature daffodils
daffodils • miniature daffodils • small daffodils • small gardens
Frodo Lives! The Graffiti of Middle-Earth
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Kryptic Tales of Middle-earth
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
LOTR Films: Will the scenery steal the show?
A discussion of how Middle-earth needs to come alive in each scene of Peter Jackson's movies, to supplement the actors in telling the story.
tolkien movie • peter jackson movie • middle-earth • scenery • star wars
A discussion of how Middle-earth needs to come alive in each scene of Peter Jackson's movies, to supplement the actors in telling the story.
tolkien movie • peter jackson movie • middle-earth • scenery • star wars
The Breaking of the One Ring
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
Would Sandra Bullock be a good Mrs. Isildur?
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
And Now for the Other Love Story
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
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